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Don’t Miss Our September Spirit of the Barrio! Who are Millennials? And what do they want? How should you communicate with this new generation? (And what exactly IS Snapchat?) Join us on September 16th at our #SOTB (that’s Spirit of the Barrio) luncheon to find out the answers to these questions and more as we …

It’s just a little corn meal, some chili sauce, some meat, chicken or cheese, wrapped in a husk. Sounds simple, right? Every kitchen has its own recipe. And every grandchild claims their grandmother’s was the best. But Laura Rodriguez, the founding spirit behind Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD), made tamales special in Barrio …

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has opened a new location on 3rd Avenue adjacent to Hillcrest Family Health Center to expand our comprehensive services and programs and further meet the health care needs of the diverse Hillcrest community. Opened on July 5th, Hillcrest Family Health Center on Third Avenue houses behavioral health services, …

SAN DIEGO, CA — (July 8, 2016) John Spanos, President of Football Operations, and representatives from the San Diego Chargers, including Special Advisors Fred Maas and Jeffrey Pollack, will speak about the downtown stadium initiative at Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Spirit of the Barrio luncheon on Friday, July 15, at 11:30am at Logan …

While it’s always sunny in San Diego, the weather really starts to heat up in the summer months. During this season, it is natural to want to be outdoors soaking up the sun. With attractions like the San Diego County Fair, the San Diego Zoo, Padres games and Sea World, it’s likely that you and …

FHCSD Expands at Hillcrest Family Health Center on Third Avenue Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has opened a new location on 3rd Avenue adjacent to Hillcrest Family Health Center to expand our comprehensive services and programs and further meet the health care needs of the diverse Hillcrest community. Opened on July 5th, Hillcrest …

Every year at the 155 medical schools across the nation, students find out the results of the National Resident Matching Program.  That third Friday of March is indelibly seared in the minds of medical students because it is on that day they find out where they will spend the next 3-4 years training to become …

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. It is designed to raise awareness and encourage others to take action against this virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV while 1 in 8 are unaware of their status. Here’s what you …

As we take time this month to celebrate the fathers in our lives, we at Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) want all men to know how much we care. A part of caring for men is expressing concern for their health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the two leading …

Each year tens of thousands of Americans suffer from serious, often fatal, liver disease caused by Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. While other cancers are declining, liver cancer is on the rise with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) as the main contributor. There is an urgent need to address HCV in California, which according to …

Spirit of the Barrio Bolts Up Next Month! Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is excited to welcome the San Diego Chargers to our upcoming Spirit of the Barrio luncheon. Join us Friday, July 15 for a town hall discussion about the Stadium Initiative Project. The Chargers’ leadership will share the most current project …

Live Well San Diego Health care centers across the nation are experiencing a growing demand in the number of patients over the age of 55 that are looking to access medical, dental, mental health and support services. This aging population of patients comes with a special set of health care and support needs that intertwine …